Elder Wei was in no rush. “There’s no need to hurry, just leave him hanging for a while since there’s nowhere else to run. We should take a rest first and recover before further exploration.”

Having reached a unanimous decision, everyone sat down to rest. Moments later, a fully recovered Elder Wei, along with Caroline and the rest, set out toward the mountain peak. Anderfel stayed back to guard the giant doors with several soldiers, lest the bug tides appear once more.

Compared to the many perils of the underground world, this place was beautiful and silent—so silent that it made people nervous. Even those veteran warriors couldn’t help but gasp in shock when the quaking heartbeat resounded once more.

Elder Wei, however, seemed delighted. “It would seem that thing is indeed here.”

“Just what is it? Can’t you say it yet?” Caroline inquired.

“You’ll know once you arrive.” Elder Wei wasn’t willing to speak.

Caroline asked no more. She only smiled coldly and followed along.

The group quickly arrived at the forest borders and proceeded toward the mountain peak. Elder Wei traveled at a steady pace, almost as though he had no interest...